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Hands-off way of supporting hard hit
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 29/04/2020
» After five weeks of lockdown with strict measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19, Thailand has made a lot of headway with a steady decline in infections. At the same time, there has been a rise in the number of suicides and failed attempts made by people who have slipped through the state's security net.
BRT chop a step in wrong direction
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 08/02/2017
» At first I thought it was the seven-year itch that made the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) attempt to break up with the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service. But subsequently, I've realised it has something to do with City Hall's unequal treatment of different groups of commuters.
Relocating van service bound to fail
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 10/08/2016
» Like several measures to regulate public transport in the city, the latest move by the Department of Land Transport to relocate the van service from Victory Monument will likely fail again.
Bangkok biking a year in review
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/12/2013
» Bangkok has certainly taken another step closer to achieving an ambitious goal - to become a bicycle-friendly city. From being almost alien to Bangkok streets a few years ago, bicycles have gained in popularity, with an increase in the number of cyclists. For some, cycling is a hobby, while for others wanting to save time and energy, it is part of everyday life. Due to the rise in the number of cyclists, this mode of green transport became a policy issue for candidates in the Bangkok gubernatorial elections earlier this year _ the first time it attracted attention from top policymakers.
Going nowhere fast
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 30/10/2013
» Finally, the Royal Thai Police are getting serious about Bangkok traffic. Last week, the boys in grey kicked off the "tow-away" tactic, removing cars that were parked illegally on 10 main roads including Sathon, Rama IV, Phahon Yothin and Lat Phrao after learning that they were the cause of traffic congestion. They are set to expand the action to cover 60 roads this Friday.
I want to ride my bicycle
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/08/2013
» Amsterdam first started it in the 1960s. Copenhagen followed. Decades later, Paris joined the bandwagon, followed by London, Melbourne and cities in China. New York got its own version in place earlier this year.
Wheels within wheels
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/02/2013
» Bicycles have never been sexy in the eyes of candidates for Bangkok governor - but that all changed with this election. In their race for votes, candidates are all-too-often seen mingling with citizens on public buses, visiting markets, or helping the underprivileged. This time around, they are testing their mettle with the pedals, as the two-wheeled mode of transport has become the latest fashion in photo opportunities. Some candidates embraced the bike to the point they promised to pedal to the office, if elected.